Description
Chicken Crescent Rolls are quick, delicious, and crowd-pleasing snacks featuring flaky, buttery crescent dough wrapped around a savory, creamy chicken filling. Perfect for parties, game days, or a simple comfort bite, these golden rolls combine tender chicken, tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and flavorful herbs for an irresistible treat that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Crescent Roll Dough (1 standard package)
- Cooked Chicken, shredded or chopped (1.5 cups)
- Cream Cheese, softened (4 oz / 115 g)
- Cheddar Cheese, shredded (1 cup)
- Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp)
- Onion Powder (1/2 tsp)
- Fresh Parsley, chopped (2 tbsp)
- Salt (to taste, approx. 1/4 tsp)
- Black Pepper (to taste, approx. 1/4 tsp)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: In a medium bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until creamy and well blended. Stir in chopped fresh parsley for added color and freshness.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Roll Out Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a flat surface and separate it into the pre-scored triangles, ensuring each piece is uniform for even cooking.
- Fill and Shape Rolls: Place 1-2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture near the wide edge of each dough triangle. Carefully roll from the wide edge toward the pointed end, sealing the edges tightly to keep the filling inside.
- Bake Until Golden: Arrange the rolled crescent rolls spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is puffed up and turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to cool slightly, helping the filling to set and making them easier to handle and enjoy.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling mixture.
- Don’t overfill the dough triangles to prevent bursting during baking.
- For a shiny, golden crust, brush the rolls with a beaten egg before baking.
- You can prepare the rolls ahead of time and refrigerate them until ready to bake.
- Keep the dough triangles even in size for uniform baking and appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg